German tech powerhouse focused on industrial automation, building tech, rail, and health tech.
A wave of investment in AI infrastructure is reshaping manufacturing and tech stocks. Nvidia and its partners are expanding AI factory builds and chip supply, aiming to turn software-powered automation into lasting economic growth while policymakers grapple with export controls and energy costs.
Qualcomm has unveiled a data-center CPU, announced the acquisition of Modular to boost AI software capabilities, and detailed its broader data-center AI roadmap. The moves position Qualcomm to challenge Nvidia in enterprise AI and expand its reach into cars, robots, and connected devices, while continuing its growth in China amid export-control considerations.
Two early‑season heatwaves have broken June temperature records across western Europe, pushing many locations above 40°C, triggering red alerts, disrupting transport and power, and causing dozens of deaths in France and other countries. Scientists have said human‑caused warming has made this event far more likely and night‑time temperatures have remained unusually high.
Bird strikes have contributed to a high-profile helicopter crash in New York and a separate investigation into a long-dunken 1952 disaster. Authorities say birds struck helicopters during low-altitude flights, prompting safety reviews and potential flight-restrictions. Investigations have highlighted the risk to urban sightseeing and the need for clearer safety procedures.